Besides casting a ballot for governor, voters also have an opportunity to weigh in on races for other federal, state and county elected positions, as well as a host of tax and liquor options in the Nov. 4 election.

The Stark County Board of Elections met Monday morning to certify candidates and issues to the general election ballot.

Locally, two of three area congressmen face challengers. Incumbent Democrat Tim Ryan is opposed by Republican Thomas Pekarek in the 13th District, and incumbent Republican Jim Renacci faces Democrat Pete Crossland in the 16th District.

In state Senate races, incumbent Republican Frank LaRose is opposed by Democrat George S. Rusiska in the 27th District, while incumbent Republican Scott Oelslager faces Democrat Connie Rubin in the 29th District. Of the four local Ohio House seats, incumbent Republican Kirk Schuring (48th District) is the only one without a challenger.

One of the most interesting county races likely will be that for sheriff. Democrat George Maier, who was appointed to the seat, faces Republican Lawrence Dordea, who has lost twice before.

Tax issues on the ballot include a variety from eight local school districts, including a Massillon City Schools’ 33-year, 4.9 mills bond to raise $33.2 million for construction, renovations and improvements.

Reach Tim at 330-580-8333 or tim.botos@cantonrep.com.

On Twitter: @tbotosREP

(D) = Democrat

(G) = Green

(L) = Libertarian

(R) = Republican

(*) = Current office holder

(Elect one in all races)

Federal Offices

Congress, 7th District

(R) Bob Gibbs*

Congress,13th District

(D) Tim Ryan*

(R) Thomas Pekarek

Congress,16th District

(D) Pete Crossland

(R) Jim Renacci*

Ohio

Governor/Lt. Governor

(D) Edward FitzGerald and Sharen Swartz Neuhardt

(G) Anita Rios and Bob Fitrakis

(R) John Kasich and Mary Taylor*

Attorney General

(D) David Pepper

(R) Mike DeWine*

Auditor

(D) John Patrick Carney

(L) Bob Bridges

(R) Dave Yost*

Secretary of State

(D) Nina Turner

(L) Kevin Knedler

(R) Jon Husted*

Treasurer

(D) Connie Pillich

(R) Josh Mandel*

Supreme Court Justice

Term beginning Jan. 1, 2015

(D) Tom Letson

(R) Sharon Kennedy*

Supreme Court Justice

Term beginning Jan. 2, 2015

(D) John P. O’Donnell

(R) Judi French*

Page 2 of 4 - Court of Appeals Judge, 5th District

Term beginning Feb. 9, 2015

(D) William B. Hoffman*

Court of Appeals Judge, 5th District unexpired term through Feb. 9, 2017

12. Navarre, initiative petition, instead of the legislative authority appointing legal counsel for the village or for any department or official of the village, the mayor shall appoint an attorney or law firm as the legal counsel with the advice and consent of the legislative authority.

13. East Sparta. renewal, 3 mills, general operating expenses, five years, commencing 2015.